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Banks Road Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Banks Road Primary School is a community primary school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 269 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

269

Pupils

315

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Banks Road Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Banks Road Primary School?

The catchment area for Banks Road Primary School is the geographic zone Liverpool uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Liverpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Banks Road Primary School is set by Liverpool and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Liverpool before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Liverpool catchment area documents →

Banks Road Primary School: 315 places, 85% filled: places available

Banks Road Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 269 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 42.4% of pupils at Banks Road Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Liverpool.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Liverpool publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Liverpool Council school admissions (official) →

Banks Road Primary School: School Information

Full address
Banks Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 8JZ
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
42.4% of pupils
DfE URN
104516

Other Primary Schools in Liverpool

If Banks Road Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Banks Road Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Banks Road Primary School

What is the catchment area for Banks Road Primary School?

The catchment area for Banks Road Primary School is the geographic zone Liverpool uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Liverpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Banks Road Primary School oversubscribed?

Banks Road Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 269 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Liverpool.

What is the admissions policy for Banks Road Primary School?

Admission to Banks Road Primary School is managed by Liverpool. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Banks Road Primary School cover?

Banks Road Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Banks Road Primary School?

Banks Road Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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